Oregonian Nation and Irrigation Rise in Umatilla County
The Oregonian discusses polygamy debates in national parties, notes the newspaper’s telegraphic delivery, and highlights irrigation gains in Umatilla County. It contrasts older Mormon leaders with younger members, praises West irrigation, and questions oil trusts and land ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutter Creek
Hudson Bay
Heriot
Freewater
Milton
Wild Horse
Tutulila
Umatilla County
Valles
Charity and wealth reform in social education
A San Francisco Star column argues education fails youth yet prompts charity as remedy. It critiques Rockefeller Stanford wealth, Carnegie Tower delays, and plutocratic greed, urging true value of labor and parental responsibility to uplift children rather than dole out charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Stanforids
Tlon
Anil
W. G Sawin
San Francisco Star
Homes for Poor The Dream of Independent Ownership
The article argues that access to homes for the poor fuels patriotism and national strength. It cites European landlord systems, Irish land reforms, and Sweden's 1905 Wyndham style approach as models where governments acquire estates and parcel them to citizens on favorable terms to curb depopulation and empower individuals through ownership.
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Levis
Zion
Eldes
Crone
Siear
Europe
Hones
Jodra Lange
America
Ireland
England
Sweden
Ely
Alligator Farms Planned in South of France
French capitalists recently toured the country to buy alligator stock for a southern France venture. They expect to rear the reptiles in home waters, aiming to produce the first of its kind there. Demand for alligator skins grows as supply tightens, fueling prices for shoes bags and bags. President Loubet reportedly received a hunting suit made of alligator skin.
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France
Loubet
Us ain't made to snap an' snarh- us that's me an' yo
A Denver Post poem fragment by Mary Gilmore rendered in dialect voice near a colloquial exchange between two lovers. The verse centers on intimate closeness and mutual acceptance, contrasting effort and ease in relationship. The piece evokes rural speech and a tender, resilient bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gilmore
Denver Post
Death by Lightning Across United States 1908
A Boston Transcript writer notes lightning fatalities high in 1908 with over 700 killed nationwide. Storm frequency varies by region from Florida to the Missouri valleys, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and New York, and population density affects casualty rates. Metal roofs and wires worsen conduction. tin roofs with gutters offer some protection. Local quotes reference labor and employment alongside the weather discussion.
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Hebbing
United States
Boston Transcript
Rocky Mountaine
Pacific Coast
Florida
Misthsstoul
Missouri Vallley
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilineis
New York
Banelly
Green Bay
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iFlotion
Oregon
The
East Oregonian Publishing Company
Abies
Ee Waily
Mall
Carrier
Oaall Iy
Mall Eekly
Monte
Seripye Meltae
Nowe Aswodla
Oregonian
Q. Bb
Hota
Portland
Tal Perkins
A Francisco
Pourth St
Horeau
Washton
D.C
14Th &R
Pendleton
John Sharp Williame
Party of the
Oregonion
Cclerke
Stenonriphers
Erin Leleed
Willams
Willling
Rlak
Kes
Rownd
Squire
Hostetter
Beechams
Miahid
Ippi
Maleria
Cowley
Eell
Iowa
Devive Hwa
UCUS
Ina
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
A. B. C. Bohemian
the American Brewing CO
St.louis Wu
Geo. Darveau
Elaterite Roofing Co
Worcester Block
Oregon State Normal School
Monmouth
J. G. V. Butler
E. D. Ressler
Monmouth, Oragon
Forks
W. J. Clarke & CO
Court Street
Elauy
Kodak
Cor. Main and
Court Pendleton, Oregon
Oregon Lumber Yai
Alta Street
Court
Real Esta
Miss Boyd
E. DW
Iinsurance
Neagie’s
W. C. Minn
Eney
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